Attention: News Editor

News Release                              For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                          July 05, 2006

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for the Lakeshore Well Supply, Township of Huron-Kinloss

Lakeshore Well Supply - Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hazel Lynn has lifted the order for a Boil Water Advisory for the Township of Huron-Kinloss for users of the Lakeshore Well Supply located in Blair’s Grove and Point Clark subdivisons, as of 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2006. The results of two consecutive audit samples by Public Health show the water is safe for drinking.

“I thank the residential users of the Lakeshore Well Supply located in Blair’s Grove and Point Clark subdivisons for their understanding and cooperation during the six days since the boil water advisory was issued. As of today, the Lakeshore Well Supply water is safe to drink, from your tap without boiling” says Lou D’Alessandro, Manager of the Safe Water Program at the Grey Bruce Health Unit.

Residential users of the Lakeshore Well Supply should take the following precautions:

·         Run cold-water faucets for one minute before using the water.

·         Run drinking fountains for one minute before using the water.

·         Flush all garden hoses by running cold water through them for one minute.

·         Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle.

·         Drain and refill hot water heaters that are set below 45^oC [113^oF] (normal setting is 60^oC [140^oF]).

The Public Health Unit thanks the Township of Huron-Kinloss and the Ministry of the Environment for their efforts to resolve the issue regarding the Boil Water Advisory for the Lakeshore Well Supply.

If residents have additional questions they can call Public Health at 519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456, or visit our web site at www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca.

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For more information:
Lou D’Alessandro
Manager, Safe Water Program
Grey Bruce Health Unit
519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 223